Pitkäsilta, Helsinki

Name: Pitkäsilta
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#108 among attractions in Helsinki

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The Pitkäsilta is a bridge in Helsinki, Finland, connecting the districts of Kruununhaka and Siltasaari. It was completed in 1912 by the design of the architect Runar Eklund. Pitkäsilta is one of the best known landmarks of Helsinki. The bridge's name comes from near the end of the 19th century, when the district of Siltasaari was still an island. Two bridges led to the island, and bridge in the spot of the current Pitkäsilta was longer. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1912 (112 years ago)Length: 246 ftCoordinates: 60°10'35"N, 24°57'0"E

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Pitkäsilta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Helsinki Cathedral, Hakaniemi, University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Helsinki Railway Square.

0.4 miS
Landmark 19th-century religious edifice
Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki
11 min walk • Helsinki Cathedral stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Finland's capital city, Helsinki. With its distinctive neoclassical architecture and bright white façade, it is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.
~1340 ftN
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Hakaniemi, Helsinki
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, Hakaniemi Market Hall stands as a testament to the city's vibrant culture and love for fresh, local produce. This historic market, which has been operating since 1914, is a bustling hub of activity where locals and tourists...
~740 ftSW
Botanic garden based around a herbarium
University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Helsinki
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This botanical paradise, established in 1673 and relocated to its current site in the Kaisaniemi...
0.4 miSW
Square
Helsinki Railway Square, Helsinki
11 min walk • Helsinki Railway Square is an open square immediately to the east of the Helsinki Central railway station in central Helsinki in Finland. The square serves as Helsinki's secondary bus station along with the main Kamppi Center bus station.
~1800 ftSW
Park
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki
9 min walk • Kaisaniemi park is a popular park, in the center of Helsinki, in the region of Kluuvi. The Kaisaniemi Park was named after Catharina "Cajsa" Wahllund. Part of the park was given to the University of Helsinki in 1829, for gardening. The oldest greenhouse was opened in 1889.
~1870 ftE
Military history museum in an armory
Military Museum, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Military Museum of Finland is the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces and the national special museum of military history. It is located in Helsinki and it is part of the Finnish National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors.
~1820 ftSW
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki
9 min walk • The Finnish National Theatre, established in 1872, is a theatre located in central Helsinki on the northern side of the Helsinki Central Railway Station Square. The Finnish National Theatre is the oldest Finnish speaking professional theatre in Finland.
~1530 ftE
Ship
Wäiski, Helsinki
8 min walk • Wäiski is a restaurant ship located in Merihaka, Helsinki, Finland.
~1870 ftSW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Casino
Casino Helsinki, Helsinki
10 min walk • Casino Helsinki is a casino located in Helsinki, Finland, located less than a ten minute walk from Central Railway Station. It's owned by government-owned Veikkaus and is one of the few casinos in the world, and the second in Finland, to donate all of its profits to charity.
~1140 ftW
Cemetery
Freemason's Grave, Helsinki
6 min walk • The Freemason's Grave is a grave monument on a grassy knoll northwest of the Kaisaniemi Botanical Gardens in Helsinki, Finland. It commemorates Fredrik Granatenhjelm, a notable artillery officer from the Suomenlinna fortress, who later moved to the mainland Helsinki proper, gaining great repute as a philanthropist.
~1910 ftS
Carl Ludvig Engel, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church is a Finnish Orthodox Church located in the Kruununhaka district of Helsinki, on the corner of Unioninkatu and Rauhankatu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pitkäsilta?

Nearby attractions include WHS Teatteri Union, Helsinki (2 min walk), Museum of Civil Defence, Helsinki (4 min walk), University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Helsinki (4 min walk), Paasitorni, Helsinki (5 min walk).

How to get to Pitkäsilta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pitkäsilta:

Bus

Kaisaniemenpuisto • Lines: 16, 23, 23N, 55, 61, 61N, 61T, 64, 65, 66, 67, 67N, 71, 73N, 74N, 75, 77, 77N, 78, 79N, 85N, 86N, 87N, 90A, 90N, 92N, 94N, 95N, 96N, 97N (4 min walk)
Snellmaninkatu • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)

Tram

Snellmaninkatu • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)
Hakaniemi • Lines: 3, 6, 6T, 7, 9 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (5 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (17 min walk)

Metro

University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)
Hakaniemi • Lines: M1, M2 (8 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (12 min walk)